External User: How to Access a Stevens Folder or File on SharePoint
Modified on: Wed, Feb 5 2025 1:20 PMThis article is for users outside of Stevens to learn how to access a shared file or folder from a Stevens user on SharePoint.
Step 1: You will receive an email stating that a member of Stevens has shared a folder of file with you. Select Open to access the folder or file.
Note: If you did not receive an email to access the shared folder or file, please contact the person who is sharing with you directly.
Step 2: If it is the first time you are accessing the folder or file, enter your email address then select Next
Note: Enter the email address that the folder or file was shared with, this does not need to be a Stevens email address
Step 3: Review the permissions requested and select Accept
Step 4: If this is not the first time you are accessing the folder or file, enter the email address that the folder or file was shared with and select Next
Step 5: To verify your identity a code has been sent to your email (the code is active for 30 minutes). Enter the code and select Verify to continue accessing the shared folder or file.
Step 6: You will now be able to access the shared folder or file online through SharePoint.
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